An 18th-century saint and mystic has suddenly become known in the Middle East and has astonished all those who read her story. Her extraordinary writings have recently been re-discovered by a new generation and are gaining popularity. What does this mean for our age of crisis and unbelief?

One of the most well known hallmarks of the Catholic Church is the priestly honorific: father. We are accustomed to calling our priests father, and even address the pope as Holy Father. Where did this tradition come from?

As a priest, Padre Pio’s life was like a battlefield. He faced persecution from within and without. From the rigorous investigations of his phenomenal stigmata to being forbidden to undergo many priestly duties, not once did he complain, disobey or rebel.

One of the most popular words in the English language, it's said daily without so much as a second thought. Despite how common the farewell greeting is however, few are aware that "goodbye" actually finds its origin in a simple parting prayer.